| As the third anniversary of the devastation of September 11th approaches, and as people the world over struggle for freedom, here are some resources and ideas for you to think about using with your students. I think in the elementary grades I would focus on Heroes as my opening theme for the school year. We can learn about the qualities of Heroes from literature, history and from our personal heroes. We can examine ourselves to see how we have been heroes, or might be heroes in the future. You can examine the heroes of September 11th if you choose. Quotes about Heroes:
A Website with Heroes
from all walks of life - and a place to share your heroes with others
if you wish. Kids Write about
Heroes: Characteristics of Heroes: Lesson Plans on What
Makes a Hero: Lesson Plan: Traits
of Heroes (7-12): Hero Lesson Plans
and Resources: Lesson Plan Writing
about Personal Heroes: Examples of Heroes from History: The Underground Railroad
- Heroes then and Now: Heroes of History: Collection of Amazing
Americans: Collection of Biographies
and Stories of Powerful People and Heroes: Famous Women Heroes: Historical Heroes
for K-2: George Washington
Carver Lessons and resources: Time's Most Important
People of the century Heroes Today: Hero Project: A webpage focusing
on Abilities includes a self-assessment of traits and strengths: HUD Looks at Things
kids Are Doing to Help: Role Models (Famous
People) on the Web: Wildland Firefighter's
Story: Women in Science: Global Heroes (7-12): Heroes Submitted
By Others (includes responses to 9/11): Webquests about Heroes: Webquest for Describing
what a hero Is: Brave Memories: Everyone
can share a time when they felt brave, and learn about when others felt
brave --- Inspired by the book - Brave Irene |
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